New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan didn't shed a tear when he decided it was his time to retire, instead he "felt happy" as he embarked on a new phase in his life that could include a chapter where he features in the commentary box.

On the morning of August 24, Shikhar out of the blue, dropped a post on his social media to announce his retirement from international and domestic cricket.

It wasn't the usual retirement for Dhawan, which a player expects in an ideal scenario, with fans swarming the stadium, and placards waving in the air with special messages. The name echoed in the stadium and at the end taking a lap around the ground, thanking the fans for their unwavering support.

The social media erupted with far...